About
Christopher Scheller is a Director of Portfolio Management at EJF Capital LLC, an alternative asset management firm based in Arlington, Virginia. He leads the fundamental analysis of bank equities, specializing in the small and regional banking sectors, and contributes to investment strategies focused on these areas.
Scheller joined EJF Capital in 2017 as an analyst covering the banking sector after initially interning with the portfolio team in 2016. His primary responsibilities include researching and evaluating investment opportunities in small-cap and regional bank equities, with a focus on U.S. financial institutions.
He holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Economics from the R.B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, underscoring his expertise in financial analysis and economics. Through his work at EJF, Scheller has developed significant expertise in event-driven investing and regulatory trends affecting the banking sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejf Capital LLC | Portfolio Analyst | Jun 2017 to Present | — |
| Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development | Area Manager - Financials | Apr 2016 to May 2017 | Manage a team of 3 analysts as part of a $5.0 million equity portfolio -Responsible for all buy and sell recommendations within the sector Analyst |
| Ejf Capital LLC | Portfolio Analyst - Intern | May 2016 to Aug 2016 | * Assisted with investment research related to the financials sector
* Researched a variety of structured financial products such as credit risk transfers and private-label RMBS
* Interacted daily wit... |
| Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development | Analyst- Financials | Dec 2013 to Apr 2016 | Assist managing $5.8 million student run portfolio with goal of beating the S&P 500 Index Specialize in finding investment opportunities in banks and REITS |
| WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Engineering Technician - Site Inspector | May 2015 to Aug 2015 | Tested and inspected concrete and masonry for a large school construction site Obtained WACEL Concrete I and Concrete II certifications |
| WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Engineering Technician | May 2014 to Jul 2014 | * Coordinated and monitored soil drilling for geotechnical reports
* Prepared soil boring logs
* Tested concrete and soil samples in laboratory |
| Ridgewood Barracudas Swim Team | Swim Coach | May 2011 to Jul 2013 | * Provided swimming instruction for children (ages 4-12)
* Served as a coach for daily practices and weekly swim meets
* Won the Daniel Perez Cueva Swimmer Coach Award in 2011 and 2013 |
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelors, Economics, Finance
2013 — 2017
Woodbridge Senior High School
2009 — 2013
Others at Ejf Capital LLC (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Managing Director, Head of Business Development | Washington, DC , United States |
 | Senior Managing Director | Long Hill, NJ , United States |
O Omer Ijaz | Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager | London, United Kingdom |
 | Managing Director | United States |
 | Portfolio Analyst | Washington, DC , United States |
M Michelle Sun | Hedge Fund Analyst | Baltimore, MD , United States |
 | Analyst | Norwich, United Kingdom |
 | Managing Director | United States |